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The City of Valparaiso wishes to remind voters that it will offer free rides on the V-Line intracity bus on election days to encourage voter turnout and community engagement. “Transportation should not be an obstacle to participating in...

The Michigan City Street Department will conduct its annual fall leaf pickup beginning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, and lasting through Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.  For easy leaf pick-up, residents are asked to abide by the following guidelines: ...

Porter County’s Information Technology (IT) department is the unsung hero behind the smooth functioning of local government. By supporting 17 locations, 560 users, and countless public-facing services, the Porter County IT team helps...

 Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame. The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates from...

On October 17, 2024, Purdue Federal Credit Union and credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®. This year marks the 76th anniversary of this annual event, which aims to commemorate the credit union...

This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. The need for affordable housing is greater than ever in Porter County. As...

Beginning of a New Era for the CenterMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department invite you to experience the reopening of the new and improved Jean Shepherd Community Center on Friday, November 1 at 10 am. The Jean...

The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 28 through Dec. 6, weather permitting, announced Mayor Jon Costas. The City has four leaf collection zones and will rotate continuously.  Progress updates will be...

For the seventh consecutive year, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is accepting applications for its Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant to support local nonprofit organizations and first responders to provide public...

This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. Since the 1970s, The Caring Place has served as a bastion of safety for those...